WESTERN CAPE NEWS - As announced by the acting National Minister of Health, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, registration for the Covid-19 vaccine for those aged between 50 to 59 will open tomorrow, Thursday 1 July.
Vaccinations for this age group will begin on 15 July.
This is in addition to those residents who are 60 years and older, who are still able to register for their vaccine if they decide to.
"I had requested this change at the President’s Coordinating Council to ensure a swift transition to the next age group. This is an important step to ensure that we are ready for the next phase in the vaccination programme," said Premier Alan Winde in his latest statement.
"I look forward to being among those who will register for their vaccines tomorrow and encourage others who are eligible to do so.
"The vaccine is safe and thoroughly tested and provides excellent protection against severe COVID-19 related illness and death."
The registration process is simple and easy and can be done by:
- visiting https://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za/#/ (the link can also be found on www.westerncape.gov.za)
- dialling *134*832# and follow the prompts (FREE on all South African Networks)
- WhatsApp the word REGISTER to 0600 123456
INFECTION UPDATE:
As at 13:00 on 30 June, the Western Cape had 18 518 active COVID-19 infections.
Total number of COVID-19 cases to date - 323 711
Total recoveries - 292 841
Total deaths - 12 352
Total active cases (currently infected patients) - 18 518
Tests conducted - 1 801 909
Hospitalisations - 1756, of which 444 are in high care or ICU 
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